countertop options

I'm putting together a low-budget kitchen counter and cabinets for my shop.
This is a separately framed area within the shop with heating, carpets,
bathroom, library, billiard table etc. I just hung the cabinets and set the
base cabinets. I got them all from craigslist for $ 30. Also picked up a
stainless steel sink w/ faucet for $ 5.
Anyway, my choices are to buy an 8 foot piece of countertop from the box
store, or, build one myself using plastic laminate.
Question: What are my options for the transition between the back of the
countertop and the backsplash? A sharp 90° corner would catch crap and be
hard to clean. Can I radius the laminate? What radius? Any other options?
Maybe buying the countertop is the best?
All advice appreciated.
Ivan Vegvary

I do countertops for a living, Ivan. For minimal work and minimal
investment, I suggest a 'post-formed' countertop.
That is the kind with the back-splash already attached. Those types
have an inside radius, something the basic home-owner couldn't do. (It
takes a hot-wire machine.)
Most lumber yards will make them to order.
Also, try a Habitat for Humaity recycling depot. That's where I drop
off a lot of mine.
HTH
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I do countertops for a living, Ivan. For minimal work and minimal
investment, I suggest a 'post-formed' countertop.
That is the kind with the back-splash already attached. Those types
have an inside radius, something the basic home-owner couldn't do. (It
takes a hot-wire machine.)
Most lumber yards will make them to order.
Also, try a Habitat for Humaity recycling depot. That's where I drop
off a lot of mine.
HTH
Thanks for the sage reply Robatoy. I will follow your advice.
Ivan Vegvary

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